Church leaders and administrators
Practical resources to support leadership, planning and day-to-day ministry in congregations, regions and diocesan settings. Helpful for anyone with administrative or leadership responsibilities.
A Guide for Writing a Parish History is a practical handbook to help parishes research, organize and write their own histories. It outlines how to gather documents and oral stories, ask good questions and shape a clear narrative that honours the life of the community.
A Guide to Intercultural Conversations is a resource for fostering honest and respectful intercultural dialogue. It includes a brief facilitation guide and companion video, to support parishes and dioceses in exploring unity, diversity and reconciliation.
This list identifies the translations approved by the House of Bishops for use in public worship, ensuring that scripture readings are both faithful to the original texts and clear for congregations.
The Waterloo Declaration (2001) formalized the full communion relationship between the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, enabling shared ministry, worship and sacramental life while respecting each church’s distinctiveness.
Care in Dying offers theological and ethical reflection on end-of-life decision-making within an Anglican context. It considers questions of dignity, suffering, community and moral responsibility, and supports faithful discernment for those navigating decisions around euthanasia and assisted dying.
This online resource provides a rich collection of videos, essays and practical resources to encourage grassroots Christian–Muslim dialogue. A Common Word Canada supports individuals, congregations and community groups across Canada in building understanding, trust and friendship with their Muslim neighbours.
These guidelines provide practical support for planning and leading joint Anglican-Lutheran worship in Canada.
Companion diocese relationships link dioceses in the Anglican Church of Canada with dioceses across the Anglican Communion or in other parts of Canada. These partnerships encourage shared prayer, learning and support, helping dioceses walk together in faith and mission. This toolbox provides practical guidance for beginning, renewing or concluding a companion diocese relationship.
Competencies for Ordination to the Priesthood in the Anglican Church of Canada outlines the core proficiencies expected of those preparing for priestly ministry. It describes five areas of competency—personal and spiritual formation, Christian heritage and Anglican identity, cultural and social context, capacity for leadership and skills for teaching and learning. Together, these competencies offer a shared framework to guide discernment, formation and ongoing growth for those called to priestly leadership.
The Deconsecration of a Sacred Space is an authorized liturgy of the Anglican Church of Canada that supports communities marking the closure of a church building. Rooted in prayer, thanksgiving and pastoral care, the rite honours the history of a worshipping community, acknowledges grief and transition, and affirms that God’s presence accompanies the congregation beyond the walls of any single place.